What is a Ductless Mini-Split System and Will it Save Money?

January 5, 2021

Having a ductless mini-split system installed in your home is a great way to heat and cool it. They’re mainly installed in newly constructed homes and in additions. They’re easy to have installed and are simple to control. What Is a Ductless Mini-Split System? This system consists of an outdoor unit and at least one indoor unit. You can have up to five indoor units. Refrigerant is used to both heat and cool your home. Both the indoor and outdoor units take up a small amount of space compared to other HVAC equipment.

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Tips for Troubleshooting Common Heating System Problems

December 16, 2020

While many heating system problems do require professional intervention to resolve, some can be troubleshot by the home or business owner. For those interested in DIY troubleshooting, follow along. The following tips can help just about anyone to have a good chance at effectively troubleshooting their heating system. System Won’t Turn Off If your heating system won’t shut off, there are generally two possibilities for this. One is a problem with the thermostat. The other is a problem with the system’s blower. First, shut down all power to the system and check that

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How Clean Is The Air You’re Breathing?

May 14, 2020

Why are customers inquiring more than ever about the technology of ActivePure® Air Scrubber by Aerus? National pandemic is a good clue… Air Scrubber by Aerus does not claim to cure anyone and it has not been tested against the COVID-19 virus. ActivePure® has been tested in a variety of settings and has been proven effective in reducing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens on surfaces and in the air in university and laboratory tests. These tests have shown that ActivePure® is effective against DNA and RNA viruses like these, Swine Flu (H1N1), Avian Bird Flu (H5N8),

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The Priceless Benefits of Preventative Maintenance

September 25, 2018

1. Our technicians have the training, knowledge, and experience needed to specify and install the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial applications and can show you how to work your new digital thermostats. 2. Our trained and knowledgeable technicians can prolong the life of your equipment, promote healthy air in your home, help you save money on utility costs, and guard against unexpected failures in both summer and winter with regular check-ups. 3. “Dirt and neglect are the top causes of heating and cooling system inefficiency and failure. To ensure

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7 Warning Signs Your Furnace Needs To Be Replaced

September 25, 2018

The age of your furnace. The average life expectancy of furnaces in homes today is 12 to 15 years. Start shopping if your furnace is close to or older than this. Replacing your furnace as a planned home improvement instead of a panic replacement is preferred by most people. Furnace repairs in the past two years. Furnaces have the most breakdowns in the last two years of their lives, kind of like cars. You can keep replacing/repairing parts and before you know it, you’ve spent a ton of money to keep it running. If you have to

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Why Is My AC Not Cooling My House

July 4, 2018

Is your home’s central air conditioner not cooling your house? Perhaps it’s blowing lukewarm or hot air. There are a variety of things that could cause your AC not to cool your home properly. For your convenience, we’ll categorize the problems into ones YOU can solve and ones only a professional air conditioning repair technician can solve. Contact Ideal HVAC Services today! AC problems that you can solve Problem 1: Thermostat set to “ON” instead of “AUTO” Does your AC blow out cool air sometimes and

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